So I’m now about 20 lbs. down from where I was when I started dieting, though the slope of the curve has been plateauing some this past week. I’m as low as I’ve been since late 2015, so that sort of feels good.
Again, not doing anything special, just:
- Counting calories (using MyNetDiary to record and set goals)
- Drinking water. Lots of water. (Mostly to avoid drinking things with calories in them.)
- Snacking on vegies rather than chips and crackers (again, calorie avoidance).
- Making sure I walk get out for my walk at lunch.
Everything else is business as usual. Same meals as everyone else (just eschewing seconds). An occasional treat (some ice cream or an extra cocktail) if I’ve been extra good during the day. Accepting that I’ll go above the daily target on occasion, just making sure those occasions are exceptions, not the rule.
That’s what’s working for me. Your mileage will almost certainly vary, though, regardless, I don’t recommend taking up smoking to lose weight.
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You're the one who's toasted if you do.
I believe my Mom used to quote the tag line for me, "Reach for a Lucky instead of a sweet." (She was saying it ironically.)
There were so few fat people back then that they didn't even know how they looked like.
+Zephyr López Cervilla There was fat, but it was rare, and always noteworthy (and associated with wealthy). I recall that the remarkably stout Nero Wolfe was a massive seventh of a ton — 285 lbs. A weight level that is now applicable to a substantial number of Americans.
Actually, in trying to find vintage weight loss ads, they are almost all directed toward women. Most of the male ads are for weight gain (e.g., the guy getting sand kicked in his face).
Nice! Heh. You should buy a pound of lard every time you drop a pound. A two fold benefit – great visual motivation, and way less room in the fridge 😉